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The mayor stated that no further action other than announcing adjournment would occur after the executive session unless permitted by the statute or the agenda. The council did not take any public action on the personnel matters during the open meeting; details of the closed session discussion are not part of the public record per state law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Republic, MO - City Council Meeting - September 9th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted to go into executive session under RSMo 610.021(3) to discuss hiring, firing, promotion or discipline of personnel; the roll call recorded unanimous 'Aye' votes from all members present.","taxTitle","Republic, Greene County, Missouri","taxId",71795,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986690,"Staff reports: city donates 405 pounds to Ozarks Food Harvest; Republic Racer car show set for Saturday",59,1212000,1271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493&start=1212&end=1271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493/thumbnail_1212000.jpg","/articles/5986690/Republic/Greene-County/Missouri/Staff-reports-city-donates-405-pounds-to-Ozarks-Food-Harvest-Republic-Racer-car-show-set-for-Saturday","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986690-eef0db6c7b7f261cf1ce0e9eb6208e3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984010&Signature=nfAMJA-uQiw8u8gEKJ0eBC5N8Z~k5-RQP50z1xgkNTi9lvoVnsuN5T3Zhl-~UmwgKYy0f0ZmvLq6Q0hwdlGuuqmRq91JaCa-AqGnWDi1AsLW~OlwP5NhZnO-5Xv~GGn8SHAjcMi8zg6tnx7Il10WS7BoA-tfVH~T~14hO7W1jioxF9l0rEpPs~53srcX-iwJ2yD3~JO006SrLXbvzHMdAjfYu8UONXCWSUIeAKO6Wf2pA-gGPLWczIII~N87nuj2ibzWPxgGHOfJe-LDzIZUt2Hr~JT82nk9XIt2l64j7vlBaRb03BjPTVIWga~O9bPJIXfjOrxJr~~JePkeIGJBVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reported a series of community updates during the meeting. Miss Addington thanked volunteers and said the city collected 405 pounds of food for Ozarks Food Harvest—95 pounds more than last year—and estimated that amount would provide about 350 meals. \"Together, we donated 405 pounds of food, which was 95 pounds more than last year. And with our estimate, that's about 350 meals,\" Addington said.

Addington also announced the Republic Racer Car Show scheduled for Saturday on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and noted that a Community Development newsletter with information about projects coming to Republic is available at council members' tables and online. She said the council has a busy October schedule, with meetings and a budget workshop set in mid- and late-October and that budget documents would be distributed to council members in advance of the workshop.

Mayor Eric Franklin and council members also thanked staff for their response to a recent water-main break; the mayor noted the public works department restored service quickly. The meeting included recognition of two proclamations presented earlier: Missouri Good Neighbor Week (Sept. 28–Oct. 4) and September as National Service Dog Awareness Month; the proclamations were presented to David Burton and to Becky and her service dog Michael before the meeting began.

These reports were informational; no council action was taken on the items reported.","City staff reported donating 405 pounds of food to Ozarks Food Harvest (about 350 meals estimated), announced the Republic Racer Car Show on Main Street and said a community development newsletter outlining coming projects is available.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986695,"Council adopts budget amendment No. 1 for fiscal year 2025",42,816000,858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493&start=816&end=858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493/thumbnail_816000.jpg","/articles/5986695/Republic/Greene-County/Missouri/Council-adopts-budget-amendment-No-1-for-fiscal-year-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986695-21bea1526a7d798fcd52030f0af046d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984010&Signature=GgH8atGM2PJggn8rvs6TfjppqIFeogxXC8ODDTmiUwjdkoqublClv2JJl5SUln1j8dk1I~PZF41rPzp6HAHYWP6tFJO-YC9bKDgaYmKktiRXlX-Cu7GPZJxz88GAXtRhC5kcXa6f5RAgRrON2TGhjlWtrf5HklvsP2OipNQ7z3mPiIW-8zJEyxWhixJ-1xKmogaNoCCw1zowzAPNxJMeQ8mDhMpGLapk4MzT5saoJKzz699U2gKEu5UjBCWede-KAYBAJ-NfBm~9MLPLOoD7MzUheeO5HjagaQzGzo3QZECQg3UpBhQ8hmo~B9tcvlR71dTQubliAWuH2bsgoN6l4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On second reading and final passage the Republic City Council adopted budget amendment number 1 for fiscal year 2025 (bill 25-29). The ordinance was read by title and approved by an 8-0 vote. City staff invited questions on the amendment; none were raised during the meeting.

The ordinance title read for the record was: \"An ordinance of the city council approving budget amendment number 1 to the budget for fiscal year 2025.\" Council took no additional amendments or motions beyond final passage during the meeting. Specific line-item changes and dollar amounts were included in the council packet but were not discussed on the council floor at the meeting; those details should be verified in the official budget amendment documents.","The Republic City Council adopted on final passage budget amendment No. 1 for fiscal year 2025 by an 8-0 vote; details of line-item changes were included in the council packet but not discussed at length in the meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986700,"Council approves special-use permit to expand self-storage at 715 North Denver Avenue",57,715000,772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493&start=715&end=772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493/thumbnail_715000.jpg","/articles/5986700/Republic/Greene-County/Missouri/Council-approves-special-use-permit-to-expand-self-storage-at-715-North-Denver-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986700-b2b5c6d05f0471e3725760031dfd0fc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984010&Signature=a6~vbIDJddj0Ui8Nti3j0Mh2sp~G1pyCMMUkA8bArmEQCLELzskV6Bx453jbC1JsA1F7138PIdo~RMpiyoE4KGVLny-sM-~pwCTLNncJid21vToydHnhlxgqKjYVV13s~Tyftzx3NPdTVGEvZpqegRpdQ1ZwpU-yXMh3E-grzWMbhf1s8~ZE3YFhFJK5zK96TkgoiD-vso-YO6I0b0VEwQqJ2Erd0k7czGoxrZu0i3PZLmvDgErvhYHkMJc2V7UTlw6PVqB2Sxw-FEPjhFF42LVPzm~f4FLy0jvEq6E9sYKHVhb9rI083EuYHvWLCC9CAc-FudI~-EjwlJd4E2A-MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Republic City Council approved on second reading an ordinance granting a special-use permit to Repmo First Store LLC to expand and construct a self-storage building at an existing facility located at 715 North Denver Avenue. The ordinance passed on final passage by an 8-0 vote following the second-reading motion.

The city clerk read the ordinance title for the record: \"An ordinance of the city council approving a special use permit for Repmo First Store LLC to expand and construct a self storage building at an existing self storage facility on real property located at 715 North Denver Avenue.\" No substantive public comment or amendments were recorded during the meeting.

The action completes the council's review and approves the special-use permit as presented on second reading. The ordinance as adopted authorizes the property owner to expand the self-storage facility consistent with the permit terms, as reflected in the council's ordinance (bill 25-27).","On second reading the council unanimously approved an ordinance allowing Repmo First Store LLC to expand and construct a self-storage building at an existing storage facility at 715 N. Denver Ave.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5986705,"Council awards $2.7 million contract for JR Martin Park improvements",303,859000,1162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493&start=859&end=1162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5756031-6a2f2e61bb230431f8fc52ff2e01c493/thumbnail_859000.jpg","/articles/5986705/Republic/Greene-County/Missouri/Council-awards-27-million-contract-for-JR-Martin-Park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986705-18f49eb662b7faa2306510036f35914e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984010&Signature=IzcjubGP6wdOkHtxd1vF3VNVd4s4T4D96ODa8nFfht6hOzn7y4iZljYmmJBh8GMPfkX38PMvWByW7bpMtPkqDJj42pxvB18u9ixHi93uSrLQNSdschsY2rIGgpWg-L4VF7L6KH-YrHQGcE9sAKlAkpiY8iAO3xvM63oZco5n20JDrqRLcgtAM~CdPfuk~zNT5DjGNU980QNApzppzIM2OeFz7i33S8a1O0cUiQ1d-X~i5iXlSxGzHDPbB1JOHhES0mV4w9aaShxqrUtt1chgkPLJWIec5J1JOwfGvBFXaP9OBVKBx0RrFx-iM8bQ0rp6WzillHC1YsI~xedqeOUEyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Republic City Council voted unanimously, 8-0, to award a $2.7 million construction contract to Nesbitt Construction Inc. for improvements at JR Martin Park, including a large market pavilion, plaza space, dedicated food-truck areas, expanded parking, trail connections and a concession/storage building. The project is funded with a mix of remaining bond proceeds, parks sales-tax funds, a short-term loan from the general fund and a parks capital surplus. The contract includes a substantial completion date of June 1, 2026.

The project was brought forward by Chris Parks, parks and recreation director, who told the council the work was identified as part of the parks capital improvement sales tax program approved by voters in 2022. \"Staff recommends the approval of Nesbitt Construction as the general contractor for the JR Martin project and to authorize the use of the identified funding sources in the amount of $2,700,000,\" Parks said.

Parks described the funding breakdown presented to council: $1.3 million as the remaining balance from the 2023 series bond; $1.0 million from a combination of $500,000 in parks capital improvement sales-tax revenue and a $500,000 loan from the general fund at an interest rate of 3.25%; and $400,000 from a parks capital improvement sales-tax surplus, for a total project funding package of $2,700,000. The recommended contract amount reflects the base bid plus bid alternates 1, 3, 4 and 5, as shown on the bid tabulation submitted to council.

Council members asked logistical questions. When asked about a start date, Parks said, \"We don't have a start date, but it's gotta be as soon as possible. We have a substantial completion date of 06/01/2026, to make sure that we have this project done before the Have a Blast event at the end of the month of next year.\" On traffic and school access, Parks said the existing drive used by nearby schools will remain open until the new south drive lane (bid alternate 4) is constructed, and then traffic flow will be routed to that new lane to reduce queuing onto Heinz Street.

The council approved the resolution to award the bid and authorize the use of the identified funds by voice vote; the record shows the motion carried 8-0-0. Council directed staff to complete contract documents and move forward with contractor mobilization.

The action implements a voter-approved parks capital program but does not itself change tax rates. The council did not set a start date at the meeting; Parks said mobilization and contracting paperwork would proceed quickly so the contractor can begin work ahead of the June 1, 2026 completion milestone.","The Republic City Council voted unanimously to award a $2.7 million contract to Nesbitt Construction for plaza, pavilion, food-truck, parking and trail work at JR Martin Park, with a June 1, 2026 substantial completion deadline and funding from bond proceeds, the parks sales-tax fund, a general-fund loan and capital surplus.","actionData","errors"]

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